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Indigenous Peoples Day offers culture and entertainment
By Lethbridge Herald on June 21st, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The City of Lethbridge will be hosting a feast along with various types of entertainment and vendors at the Agri-Food Hub today from noon until 7 p.m. to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. The day was created in 1996, when then-governor general of Canada, Romeo LeBlanc, proclaimed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A place to call home
By Lethbridge Herald on June 21st, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lethbridge has a brand-new affordable housing development, which is the first of its kind, providing not only shelter, but also a place to build community. The Aboriginal Housing Society held a grand opening for Iinii’toyis (Buffalo Lodge) on Friday, a day which was described as a “monumental ... Read More »
1 responseEncampment stats improving but the problem is far from solved
By Lethbridge Herald on June 21st, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Negative perceptions of encampments by members of the public has dropped substantially from 2022, according to a report submitted to  the Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city  council on Thursday. But those perceptions still exist as the SPC heard from a resident and  business operator following a multi-pronged ... Read More »
10 responsesCity has tips for dealing with stormy forecast
By Lethbridge Herald on June 21st, 2025
Lethbridge Herald Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for Lethbridge, calling for heavy precipitation amounts of between 50 mm to 100 mm, as well as strong winds throughout the weekend. In response, the City of Lethbridge is sharing some tips on how residents can prepare for it. Â Through a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Food Bank thanks volunteers with, well, food
By Lethbridge Herald on June 21st, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Not even a downpour was enough to stop the Lethbridge Food Bank staff from showing their appreciation to the volunteers who help operations run smoothly. Denille Tizzard, program and event co-ordinator with the Lethbridge Food Bank, says without the help of volunteers, the food bank would not be able to operate. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Policing grads ready for new positions
By Lethbridge Herald on June 21st, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Police Service, Taber Police Service and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Railroad Police Service celebrated 10 graduates from the Police Cadet Training program at the Lethbridge Polytechnic Friday afternoon. Of the newest graduates, eight are joining the Lethbridge Police Service, one is joining the Taber Police Service, and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parents asked to keep an eye on kids online during summer months
By Lethbridge Herald on June 20th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald With summer break just around the corner and children having more time in their hands to spend it online, the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT)’s Internet Child Exploitation unit is warning parents of the emerging online trend of “deepfakes” involving artificial intelligence. Mike Tucker, spokesperson for ALERT, says they are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dragon Boat Fest has rich history
By Lethbridge Herald on June 20th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The annual Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival has a rich history, and Race Director Karen Johnson spoke about it at the Southern Alberta Council of Public Affairs (SACPA) at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO) Thursday. “The biggest changes are that we now have nationally-trained officials, nationally ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Expo will highlight collectors and celebs
By Lethbridge Herald on June 20th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Lethbridge Entertainment and Collector Expo is back for its second year and bigger than ever, featuring more celebrity guests, Q/A panels, autograph opportunities, and numerous family-friendly events and activities. The convention kicks-off tonight and will run through Sunday at the Agri-food & Trade Hub. “The goal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local cops bust major trafficking operation
By Lethbridge Herald on June 20th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald A two-year investigation into organized crime in southwestern Alberta wrapped up this week with nine arrests and more than $2.5 million in assets seized along with a large amount of cocain. The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) with the help of Lethbridge Police Service, Taber Police Service and the RCMP, ... Read More »
3 responsesAlberta sovereignty group brings message to city
By Lethbridge Herald on June 20th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Alberta sovereignty organization held a sold-out meeting of 375 people in Lethbridge this week to discuss what a possible independent Alberta could look like. Mitch Sylvestre, chief executive officer of the Alberta Prosperity Project, says he’s noticed since the last election an uprise in Albertans who ... Read More »
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